Street Performance and Busking Safety Compliance Checklist
Street performers and buskers operate in public spaces with pedestrian safety and permit compliance obligations. This checklist ensures performances are conducted safely and in compliance with local permit requirements.
- Industry: Events & Entertainment
- Frequency: Per Performance
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Street Performer / Event Organizer
- Total Items: 24
Permit Compliance
Verify permit compliance for street performance.
- Busking or street performance permit obtained if required?
- Fire performance permit obtained from fire marshal?
- Amplified sound permit obtained if required?
- Permits available to show if requested by authorities?
Pedestrian Safety
Verify pedestrian safety at performance location.
- Minimum 6-foot pedestrian walkway maintained past performance area?
- ADA accessible pedestrian route not obstructed by performance?
- Crowd managed to prevent blocking emergency access?
- Safe distance from vehicle traffic maintained?
Fire Performance Safety
Verify fire performance safety.
- Fuel stored safely in approved containers away from performance?
- Fire extinguisher and wet rag accessible?
- Minimum 10-foot audience clearance from fire performance?
- Safety spotter with extinguisher present for fire performance?
Acrobatics Safety
Verify acrobatics safety.
- Performance surface level and free of hazards?
- Crash mats present for acrobatic moves with fall risk?
- Spotter present for high-risk acrobatic moves?
- Performer properly warmed up before strenuous performance?
Sound and Amplification
Verify sound and amplification compliance.
- Amplified sound within local ordinance decibel limits?
- No amplification in zones where prohibited?
- Process to reduce volume if complaints received?
- Performance within permitted hours per local ordinance?
Personal Safety
Verify personal safety for performer.
- Performer valuables and earnings secured?
- Performance location assessed as safe for solo performer?
- Contact person knows performance location and expected end time?
- Basic first aid supplies accessible to performer?
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Why Use This Street Performance and Busking Safety Compliance Checklist?
This street performance and busking safety compliance checklist helps events & entertainment teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for street performer / event organizer professionals, this checklist covers 24 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Street Performance and Busking Safety Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 24 inspection items across 6 sections: Permit Compliance, Pedestrian Safety, Fire Performance Safety, Acrobatics Safety, Sound and Amplification, Personal Safety. It is designed for events & entertainment operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per performance. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this Street Performance and Busking Safety Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Street Performer / Event Organizer professionals in the events & entertainment industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.